Publications | Umweltbundesamt

Climate | Energy

Analysis of selected climate protection scenarios for European countries

Substudy Report - 2. Revised Edition

Core prerequisite for reaching global ambitous climate targets is a nearly carbon-free economy by mid-century. In this context a number of EU member states have developed long-term climate scenarios and thus initiated first discussions on national and European level. However, based on national circumstances, political orientation and differences in national starting points, the scenarios differ fr...read more

Verkehr

Financing of a sustainable freight transport: Requirements and conditions for a future development of freight transport – a systematic analysis based on a comparison of countries

In light of current developments and challenges in the freight transport sector, the report mainly seeks to do the following:Develop a future-oriented road and rail freight transport financing model that is oriented toward sus-tainability, climate protection goals, and modal shift goals in Germany – for which a key element is the lessons that have been learned in other countries (i.e. cross-countr...read more

Waste | Resources

Environmentally-related balancing of "intelligent" and "active" packaging systems with regard to their recyclability and dialogue with stakeholders in the disposal and manufacturing industries SUMMARY

Packaging design is becoming increasingly complex with a growing use of components for the purpose of improving packaging properties or their increasing functionality. These include inter alia coatings for shelf life extension of foods or RFID-Chips for contactless identification (Radio Frequency Identification). Packaging design has a significant influence on its recyclability. Therefore, the aim...read more

Economy | Consumption

Definition of Best Available Techniques (BAT) in Europe for Surface Treatment Using Organic Solvents

Based on the Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU), the European Commission started 2014 an information exchange on best available techniques (BAT), aiming at the revision of the BAT Reference Document for Surface Treatment Using Organic Solvents” (STS BREF 2007). Germany participates actively in the information exchange to promote an ambitious level of environmental regulation in Europe. Th...read more

Chemicals, Economy | Consumption, Air

Definition of Best Available Techniques (BAT) in Europe: BAT for Air Emission Reduction in the Chemical Industry Sector in Germany

In September 2016, the European Commission started an information exchange with member states, industry associations and NGOs on best available techniques for waste gas treatment in the chemical sector. Aim of the information exchange is the development of a Best Available Techniques (BAT) Reference Document on Common Waste Gas Treatment in the Chemical Sector (WGC BREF).With this research report,...read more

Climate | Energy

Guidelines for Climate Impact and Vulnerability Assessments

Recommendations of the Interministerial Working Group on Adaptation to Climate Change of the German Federal Government

These guidelines of the Interministerial Working Group on Adaptation to Climate Change of the German Federal Government (IMA Adaptation) provide methodological recommendations for the execution of climate impact and vulnerability assessments at regional and national level. They are intended to support the methodical preparatory work. The guidelines are aimed at federal and state (Land) authorities...read more

Air

Air Quality 2016

Preliminary Evaluation

This evaluation of air quality in Germany in the year 2016 is based on preliminary data which has not yet been conclusively audited from the air monitoring networks of the federal states and the UBA, valid on 23rd January 2017. Due to the comprehensive quality assurance within the monitoring networks, the final data will only be available in mid-2017. The currently available data allows for a gene...read more

Waste | Resources

UBA’s key aspects to increase plastic recycling and the use of recyclates

The recycling of plastic waste and the use of recyclates in new products conserve primary raw materials and, unlike the production from crude oil, save energy and reduce CO2 emissions. Recycling (i.e. material recovery) is usually the most environmentally friendly choice among waste management processes. Consequently, material recovery from waste is at the top of the recovery options in the Circul...read more